No bond set for S.C. mother accused of killing newborn

EASLEY, S.C. (WSPA) – A woman is behind bars, accused of killing her baby as she delivered the child on March 7.

According to the Easley Police Department, An T. Ngo attended her bond hearing straight from the hospital. The judge at Ngo’s hearing could not set bond, due to the charge of homicide by child abuse carrying a life sentence.

Easley Police Chief Brandon Liner said officers were called to Nations Way near Powdersville Road on Friday night.

“The reason they responded was because it was an EMS call for service,” Chief Liner said. “They get on the scene and realize very quickly. This is something much more.”

According to warrants, Ngo is accused of repeatedly stabbing her baby with a long metal letter opener during and after giving birth to him, cutting the umbilical cord, putting him in a black trash bag and moving him to another room in the apartment.

Reports also said that Ngo confirmed her actions to police as she was read her rights.

“It was very apparent that Ms. Ngo is the one who tragically murdered this child and it is at that time we went ahead and applied for a warrant for a homicide by child abuse,” Chief Liner explained.

Chief Liner said this case is unlike anything he has experienced in 25 years.

“I’ve been doing this for two-and-a-half decades and I’ve never seen anything this gruesome, anything this bad,” said Liner.

Liner said the investigation into the infant’s death is still in its early stages, but that his team will make an effort to hold those responsible accountable.

“We are fully committed to uncovering the truth of this incident, holding the responsible accountable and ensuring justice is found for this child.”

Officials said that a bond for Ngo should be set by the circuit court judge in the next 30 to 45 days.

The full press conference held by the Easley Police Department about Ngo’s arrest and charges.